Endoscopic Laser Photocoagulation for Management of Neovascular Glaucoma

Author: Lee Sung Chul   Kim Guang One   Kim Dae Hyun   Kim Soon Hyun   Kwon Oh Woong  

Publisher: Humana Press, Inc

ISSN: 1530-4086

Source: Annals of Ophthalmology, Vol.34, Iss.1, 2002-03, pp. : 19-22

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Abstract

Endoscopic laser photocoagulation was used to treat neovascular glaucoma in 8 eyes of 7 patients. New vessels of the iris and anterior chamber disappeared or stabilized after photocoagulation in 7 eyes (88%). Vision improved in 4 eyes (50%). The endoscopy was excellent for observing the peripheral retina and ciliary process tissues. The endoscopic laser was suitable for wider photocoagulation of ischemic retina against opacity of the anterior eye.